Expectations vs reality for a student at RVA Before coming here, I had a very vague, unclear idea of what my life would be like for the next 6 months living in St. Vincent as a student at RVA. In fact, I made it a choice not to read the details of the program and... READ MORE

Apparently if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. Or maybe it is like this that if you love what you do enough, you’ll work every single moment of your life at it. I have been lucky enough to have known what I wanted in my life and... READ MORE

Every action and every decision is taken involving the other members of the community. From the first moment, RVA guided us through its community living experience. Our routine included common actions for the school where we cleaned, fixed, or cooked together. Monthly, we took action during the building weekends to improve the infrastructure or the... READ MORE

Why join the 10 Months program? Because you have the chance to find answers for many questions, let’s stop the ignorance and look at the world from a different angle. Put the problems on the table, let’s talk about inconvenient topics, let’s figure out together what we can do, make actions because we have enough... READ MORE

RVA secures funding for more scholarships for Vincy students After graduating in 2019 from the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community, where he studied sociology and green engineering, Marvin Douglas, 21, of Chauncey, was not looking for “a normal job where you had to be in an office all day”. A friend told him about... READ MORE

RVA secures funding for more scholarships for Vincy students Like Douglas, Phyziah Craigg, 21, who is originally from Queen’s Drive, but lives in Chateaubelair, and Curland Baynes, 19, who has lived in multiple places in St. Vincent, as well as in Canada, were also intrigued when they learned that RVA has a six-month sponsored programme... READ MORE

Do you care about the environment? Are you passionate about making a difference? If so, you may be surprised to learn that environmental activism is one of the most undervalued and underestimated careers out there. Despite this, it’s urgently needed now more than ever. So if you’re up for a challenge and want to make... READ MORE

Volunteering abroad is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. It offers a chance to make a real difference in the world, while also gaining a new perspective on life. But what if you want to take the plunge and make it a reality? How do you go about it? In this... READ MORE

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Or maybe you’re just looking for some new and interesting ways to spend your free time? Either way, volunteering can be a great option for you! There are all sorts of benefits of volunteering, from making new friends to improving your physical and... READ MORE

Richmond Vale Academy is a demonstrated leader in renewable energy generation and use, as well as sustainable living in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. In May 2019, Richmond Vale Academy achieved its goal of having 100 per cent of its electricity generated by renewable energy. The move by Richmond Vale Academy falls under its 10-year... READ MORE

Hi everyone at RVA and all the Vincentians I worked with. It is been a while, life went on, there is not a single week I am not thinking of St Vincent. The reason I took so long to send a letter is because I have quit using social media for at least 2 years... READ MORE

“Permaculture is an ethical design science that mimics nature to supply all our human needs, whilst benefiting the environment,” Geof Lawton.   Permaculture is an evolution of consciousness, a journey that improves not only our relationship as humanity, but also guides us to live in harmony with the environment around us. In short to improve the... READ MORE